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Add 10/64 and 9/7

1st number: 10/64, 2nd number: 1 2/7

10/64 + 9/7 is 323/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 7 is 448

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
    10/64 = 10 × 7/64 × 7 = 70/448
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
    9/7 = 9 × 64/7 × 64 = 576/448
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/448 + 576/448 = 70 + 576/448 = 646/448
  5. 646/448 simplified gives 323/224
  6. So, 10/64 + 9/7 = 323/224
    In mixed form: 199/224

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